Social Worker 1 - PN: 20039393

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.What You’ll Do At DBHThis position focuses on supporting adults in a residential setting to develop and enhance their abilities to function within society. Staff will work closely with team members to develop psychosocial interventions for clients within a structured, supportive community. Additional duties include:Performs psychosocial interventions with clients.Performs individual, family or group intervention (e.g., counseling, testing & education of the client)Develops intervention goals & objectives designed to give education & resolve client's problems in functioning.Participates in process of establishing, implementing & evaluating treatment system's goals & objectives.Interviews clients & client's family to establish case goals & objectives.Assesses clients & determines specific intervention techniques for clients & monitors client's responses to treatment systems & provides feedback on effectiveness of prescribed treatment.Evaluates lower-level social workers' cases & client's progress resulting from prescribed treatment plans.Maintains necessary data documents to satisfy requirements of federal, state & local agencies.Prepares data requiring social histories, admission/ aftercare summaries, court documents & completes forms required by law &/or department policy.Serves on treatment teams & program development teams.Attends training meetings, intradepartmental meetings & court hearings.Establishes & maintains working relationship with other facilities, agencies & support services in order to coordinate referrals & conduct follow-up services.This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 10 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This position is located within our Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701.Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.Additional Salary / Appointment InformationMust be able to complete a 4 week full time orientationMay be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behaviorTraining and development required to remain in the classification after employmentAt DBH we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.dbh.ohio.gov.Position QualificationsRequires current license as social worker (i.e., LSW) as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.28.Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.Job Skills: Mental HealthTechnical Skills: Behavioral Health, Communications, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Social ServicesProfessional Skills: Conflict Management, Confidentiality, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Written CommunicationRequired Educational TranscriptsOfficial transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.OrganizationBehavioral Health - Appalachian Behavioral HealthcareAgency Contact Name and Informationdmh-mh-ath-human-resources@mha.ohio.govUnposting DateMay 19, 2026, 10:59:00 PMWork LocationAppalachia Behav - AthensPrimary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Athens County-AthensCompensation$26.68ScheduleFull-timeClassified IndicatorClassifiedTechnical SkillsBehavioral Health, Communications, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Social ServicesProfessional SkillsConflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Written Communication, ConfidentialityAgency OverviewSocial Worker 1LSWWho We AreAt the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.DBH Values Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.